Special Educational Needs Coordinator
St Margarets C of E Primary School
Barking
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main/Upper Pay Scale depending on experience TLR available for the right candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2019 or Sooner
- Apply by:
- 29 November 2018
Job overview
Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Salary: MPS/Upper with TLR dependant on experience
Employer: The Genesis Education Trust
Location: St Margaret’s School Barking
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Start Date: April 2019 or sooner if possible
Closing date: 29th November 2018 at 9am
Observations & Interviews: Week commencing 3rd December 2018
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are offering the unique opportunity to join us as a SENDCO to lead, develop and support effective practice for pupils with particular learning needs to ensure these are addressed in the most effective way.
You will be responsible for the strategic direction and development of SEND, EAL and G&T. Through playing a leading role in maintaining and developing the whole school’s culture and ethos of inclusion, you will provide strategies to support pupils with a variety of needs to meet the school’s aspirational expectations. This unique role will involve a 0.5 teaching commitment along with 0.5 release for the SENDCO role. There is the option to obtain the SENDCO qualification and to work alongside an experienced part time SENDCO whilst you get to know the school and develop your skills.
The role will involve monitoring the impact of teaching and learning activities on the progress made by pupils with SEND, EAL and G&T as well as teaching responsibilities.
The successful candidate will join a creative, vibrant and supportive team of leaders and colleagues with excellent educational standards.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
· Qualified Teacher Status (Primary or Secondary trained).
· Qualified to degree level.
· Recent experience working as SENCo/Inclusion Leader/SEN Teacher
· Commitments to helping all pupils reach their full potential.
· Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
· Ability to plan and design exciting and engaging lessons and schemes of work.
· An excellent knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and the SEN Code of Practice
· An understanding of how to set high standards and aspirations as well as the commitment to relentlessly maintaining these.
· Able to think creatively and practically when trying to achieve an objective.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Can demonstrate creative and innovative approaches to curriculum design in a Special School.
· Commitment to the Christian ethos and values of the School
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. References will be taken up before interviews are offered.
Contact information
Alison Brown 33 Verulam Avenue, Walthamstow, London E17 8ER
Tel: 020 8520 0612
Email: Alison.Brown@st-saviours.waltham.sch.uk
Attached documents
About St Margarets C of E Primary School
- St Margarets C of E Primary School
- 15-19 North Street, Barking
- Essex
- IG11 8AS
- United Kingdom
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a mixed, mainstream primary school in Barking, Essex, for students aged five to eleven. This voluntary-aided state school can accommodate 470 pupils at full capacity.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School was founded in 1649 and its current building opened in 1968. It began as a one-form-entry school but extended to two-form entry in 1994.
Headteacher
Sophie Newman
Vision and values
St Margaret's main aim is for pupils to achieve their best, care for one another and trust in the Lord. It strives to provide a happy and caring environment for pupils to learn in and to make sure everyone is respected and valued within the school. Teachers believe in the importance of building children’s self-esteem and confidence and work hard to uphold a positive ethos at all times.
The school believes children should be confident in the basic skills of literacy and numeracy; be given the opportunity to have different practical experiences in art, music, drama and PE; be helped to develop the social skills they need to work and play together; and be set challenging targets that they are supported to achieve.
Ofsted report
“There are good relationships in classes between pupils and with adults, and learning is purposeful and clearly focused. Pupils know what they are learning and how they can succeed. Teachers use teaching assistants well to support individuals and groups, so that they make good progress.”
View St Margaret's CofE Primary School’s latest Ofsted report
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